Finding the Third Proportional to 982,247 and 1,477,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,247 and 1,477,029 is: 2,221,044.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,247 : 1,477,029 = 1,477,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,247/1,477,029 = 1,477,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,247x = 1,477,029 × 1,477,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,247x = 2,181,614,666,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,614,666,841/982,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,221,044.88
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